Balloon Surgeonfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:age Reaches maturity at 2-3 years
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Popular species
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape Laterally compressed
Robust body
gptkbp:breeding_season Seasonal spawner
gptkbp:color Blue and yellow
Juveniles are different in color
Yellow with blue accents
gptkbp:color_scheme Striped pattern
gptkbp:color_variation Different populations exhibit variations.
gptkbp:coloration Bright colors
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Surgeonfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of marine biodiversity
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecosystem Reef-associated
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins Spiny dorsal fin
Dorsal fin
gptkbp:fish_species Not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact Overfishing concerns
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Grazing on algae
gptkbp:gills Five gill slits
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Tropical waters
Shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balloon Surgeonfish
gptkbp:human_interaction Sought after in aquariums
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:range Red Sea to the Pacific Ocean
gptkbp:related_species Other surgeonfish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Study of reef ecosystems
gptkbp:scales Ctenoid scales
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Acanthurus_blochii
gptkbp:size Medium-sized fish
gptkbp:social_structure Form schools
gptkbp:speed Fast swimmers
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Cleaner_wrasses
Cleaner fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defend territory during breeding
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Surgeonfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4